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Auction Name: 2025 September 27 Sports Showcase Extended Bidding Auction
Lot Number: 58681
Shortcut to Lot: HA.com/70024*58681
1986 Fleer Michael Jordan Rookie #57 BGS NM-MT 8. The 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan Rookie #57, graded BGS NM-MT 8 with subgrades: Centering 7.5, Corners 8.5, Edges 9, Surface 8.5, is widely regarded as the most important basketball card ever produced and a true cornerstone of modern sports collecting. The 1986 Fleer set was the company's first full basketball release since 1961, and its bold red, white, and blue design instantly stood out on shelves. Jordan's rookie quickly became the signature card of the set, showcasing him mid-air about to dunk during his early years with the Chicago Bulls. Prone to centering issues, chipping along the colored borders, and print defects, the card has always been challenging to find in high grade, which adds to its lasting allure among collectors.
Beyond its design and scarcity, the Jordan rookie has an unmatched cultural significance that extends beyond the hobby itself. It was produced during the exact moment when Jordan's superstardom was taking hold, and its status has only grown as he became a global icon and six-time NBA champion. Interestingly, Fleer's 1986 basketball product initially sold slowly, and cases could be purchased cheaply for years-today, unopened boxes sell for astronomical figures, with the Jordan rookie being the clear prize inside. A high-grade example represents an excellent balance of condition and value, offering collectors a chance to own one of the most iconic pieces of sports memorabilia ever created.
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